Global News Podcast Protests at COP30
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Nov 16, 2025 
Aini Wells, a BBC correspondent reporting from Belém, shares vivid insights on the indigenous and activist protests demanding climate action at COP30. She highlights the unique nature of these protests, the calls for a rapid fossil fuel phase-out, and the ongoing struggles of local communities. The discussion also dives into the broader implications of these movements, alongside urgent global issues like the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, protests against violence in Mexico, and Ecuador's potential policy changes regarding military bases.
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Location Shapes Protest Space
- Protests at recent COPs were limited by fear of arrest in countries like Azerbaijan, Egypt and the UAE.
- Brazil encouraged street demonstrations, enabling a more visible civil presence at COP30 according to Aini Wells.
Ecuador Vote Linked To Drug Routes
- Ecuador's referendum could lift a 2009 constitutional ban to allow foreign military bases again.
- Luis Fajardo explains the proposal ties into US counter-narcotics interests given Ecuador's strategic Pacific coastline for drug trafficking.
Galapagos Mentioned As Flashpoint
- Debate over possible base sites raised environmental fears, especially about the Galapagos Islands' sensitivity.
- Luis Fajardo recalled the US once had a base there in World War II, intensifying current opposition.